Endocrine Diagnosis, Management and Treatment

If you are facing a disorder affecting your endocrine system, the team at Lancaster General Health Physicians Diabetes and Endocrinology can provide the highest level of care to help you lead the healthiest life possible.

Symptoms of Endocrine Conditions

People who have disorders of the endocrine system can experience a wide range of symptoms depending on the specific glands involved. Your doctor may refer you to an endocrinologist on our team if you are experiencing these symptoms and a hormonal disorder requiring specialized care is suspected:

• Mood swings
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Unintended weight fluctuations
• Changes in blood glucose levels or cholesterol levels

Diagnosing Endocrine Conditions

We use a variety of tools to help diagnose endocrine conditions.

• Urine tests
• Imaging, such as CT and MRI scans
• Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
• Parathyroid ultrasound
• Genetic tests
• Hormone tests
• Blood tests

Treating Conditions of the Endocrine System

After you receive a diagnosis, we work with to develop a long-term plan to manage your condition. This may include:

• Hormone therapy: Supplements to restore hormone levels
• Medications: Can help your body stop producing certain hormones or produce them more slowly
• Lifestyle changes: Diet and exercise changes to help you manage your condition
• Surgery: Some conditions of the adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid glands can be treated with surgical procedures

Request an Appointment

To make an appointment at one of our LG Health Physicians Diabetes and Endocrinology practices, call 717-544-3059.